The courtesy - which was not a legal obligation - has been discontinued in recent years, with only faithful adaptations of works garnering bonuses for their creators.

"Hell, for me, honestly, the smile I got on my face the first time I heard lines from Birthright in the MoS trailer - the confirmation that I really did give something lasting back to the character who's given me so much - is worth more to me than any dollar amount. (Your mileage may vary)," wrote Waid.